Jackie Weger writes well-researched, happily ever after romance novels in which ordinary couples fall in love and titillating tension the old-fashioned way–before they fall into bed. Romance readers love to imagine themselves inside a love story and that is something easy to do with Weger’s novels. Raised to a level of imaginary word art Weger’s heroes and heroines do not live in a vacuum. They are surrounded by work, family, friends and problems, just as the rest of us in our lives. The well-drawn characters in her books will make you laugh and make you cry. You won’t soon forget them. Let Jackie take you on a memorable romantic journey with these titles: Continue reading “Featured Collection: Jackie Weger”
Month: September 2013
Book Blogger Spotlight: BestChickLit.Com
Charlotte Foreman runs the fabulous book blog BestChickLit.com. She first began reading actual novels at around age 11 after a series of children’s books based on urban legends was published, although they’d now probably be classed as YA. Charlotte says, “They became the latest fad at my middle school and anyone who was anyone was reading them – they scared the pants off me, to be honest, but I slowly waded my way through them. A few years later my reading addiction was cemented after I read Flowers in the Attic by V C Andrews and ‘borrowed’ my mum’s copy of Jilly Cooper’s Riders.” Continue reading “Book Blogger Spotlight: BestChickLit.Com”
Fences Schmences—Why Going Indie Was Easy
Lately I’ve seen several comments in other forums where an unpublished writer mentions they’re not sure if they should self-publish or go the traditional route. As an indie writer who has friends in both camps, I realized that their indecision was due to a lack of knowledge of each process.
Now, before all you experienced indie (and traditional) authors excoriate me with your “How the heck can a writer STILL be on the fence about this?” I want to remind everyone that they were newbies once and there’s a whole lotta information out there, some good, and some that smell worse than crab guts left in the garbage for longer than five minutes on a hot day (yes, I left them in the house overnight and yes, we almost had to move).
In an effort to help make this decision easier, I’ve listed some important considerations when contemplating whether you should go indie or try the trad route. Continue reading “Fences Schmences—Why Going Indie Was Easy”
Polls Open for Flash Fiction Challenge
Who will be the next Flash Fiction Star? It’s time for IU readers to choose.
Check out this week’s entries here. Vote for your fave then use those share buttons at the bottom of the post to spread the word.
Remember, all our winners will be included in the next edition of the IU Flash Fiction Anthology. So, support your fellow writers and participate in this week’s voting, then spread the word, bang the drums, and share the link to let everyone know the vote is on.
Polls close tomorrow at 5 PM.
Who is your choice for the next flash fiction star?
- AV Carden (48%, 12 Votes)
- Jon Jefferson (44%, 11 Votes)
- Mandy White (8%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 25
Loading ...NOTE: Entrants whose submissions exceed the 250 word limit are eliminated from the poll.